Satellites

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What is an artificial satellite?

Back

An artificial satellite is a human-made object that is intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body, such as Earth, to collect data or provide services.

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True or False: Artificial satellites are used to study the mountains and oceans on Earth.

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False

Front

Which planet in our Solar System has the most number of moons?

Back

Saturn has the most number of moons in our Solar System.

Front

What force causes a ball to fall to the ground?

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Earth's force of gravity is GREATER than the ball's, so the ball gets attracted to the ground.

Front

What is the reason the Moon orbits the Earth?

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The Moon orbits the Earth due to gravity or gravitational pull.

Front

True or False: Our Earth is also a satellite.

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True.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and an object on its surface.

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What is the difference between a natural satellite and an artificial satellite?

Back

A natural satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet (like the Moon), while an artificial satellite is a man-made object placed in orbit.

Front

Name one use of artificial satellites.

Back

Artificial satellites are used for communication, weather monitoring, navigation, and scientific research.

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What is the term for the path an object takes while orbiting another object?

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The term is 'orbit'.